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Donations on the go! | Introducing SFD Truck on 1st February 2020

Seams For Dreams announces the launch of the #SFDTruck!

Since its inception, Seams For Dreams has been collecting pre-loved clothing donations. And as Seams For Dreams has scaled up its operations, the need for more efficient ways for individuals to donate has been something that has been on the team’s agenda. Therefore, we proudly present the SFD Truck which will drive around the city of Mumbai once a month and soon, once a week to pick-up donations and bring them back to the SFD headquarters in Andheri. The first drive of the SFD Truck will be this Saturday, 1st February 2020.

The aim of the truck is simple – to make it easier for people to donate their clothing, to make operations more cost-effective, and to save on our carbon footprint while collecting clothes! With the help of the SFD truck, the team can schedule pick-ups regularly, thus increasing the number of donations that come in, and go out! This will help Seams For Dreams scale their outreach programs and hopefully create more awareness about the organization’s responsible fashion crusade.

The New Unwind Menu at R Bar | Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

The New Unwind Menu

R Bar at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel has become synonymous with events that offer city’s best a place to unwind and party in panache. R Bar offers an amalgamation of hip spaces, eclectic bar rituals, and thoughtful hospitality, all driven by the desire to genuinely offer an intriguing experience. It recently played host to an eventful evening of premium blended scotch and sophisticated mixology with Alan Ironside, the Brand ambassador of Ballantine’s along with R Bar’s very own Bar maestro, Nilotpal Bhattacharya.

The Mixologist duo created some unique cocktails for the evening such as Ballantine’s signatures like Mint Julip, Hibiscus based cocktail, Whisky Sour, Penicillin, Stock exchange to name a few.

This new cocktail menu is quirky and downright delicious and that is totes millennial!

It is available for only a limited period of time so what are you waiting for, slowly slip away from your work desks and head straight to R Bar!

What: New Cocktail at R Bar

Where: R Bar, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

When: Ongoing till 25^th February

Price: INR 500/-

Aarambh @ Alturaash Art Gallery

Alturaash Art a venture of Dubai based “Alturaash Group” founded by Asif and Zoya Kamal, an art connoisseur and avid art collector in the year 2010. They are a leading Art House, advisory service and represent a number of artists from Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, having their headquarter in Dubai and now opening a new Art Space in New Delhi, AAG with its deep Indian roots has opened this newly opened art space with an intention to promote and exhibit works of emerging as well as established Modern and Contemporary artists from India. The group is expanding its art venture in India and opening new avenues like Artwally.com which is a technology-driven market place for affordable art for the young artists and building an art finance division to work as only NBFC for Art in the subcontinent.

The evening was presented at Alturaash Art Gallery, 147, DLF South Court, Saket, New Delhi.

The show was inaugurated by Ram V. Sutar, Indian sculptor who has designed Statue of Unity and continued till 29th February 2020 at Alturaash Art Gallery, 147, DLF South Court, Saket, New Delhi from 11 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday.

The guests spotted at the event were Celebrity Makeup Expert Aashmeen Munjaal, Singer Ayush Mohan, Saurabh Singhvi, Director of Art Magnum Gallery, Nishi, Annie Munjal, Maneesh Baheti to name a few came to celebrate the launch of Alturaash Art in India and saw some of the exclusive artworks of Modern & Contemporary Indian artists including Valay Shende, Pradipta Chakraborty, Prakash Waghmare, M f Husain, Krishen khanna, Jamini Roy, F N Souza, K K Hebbar, Jogen Choudhary, Anjali Ele Menon & Manu Parekh.

On the occasion, Asif & Zoya Kamal said ” It was a very successful launch of our art space , we are very thankful to the art community for their presence and warm support and will look forward to provide the quality and satisfactory works in the coming future.

An Interview with the Artist Shahin Badar

Shahin Badar Goes Candid

The versatile Award winning Singer/ Songwriter, is world famous for her vocals in The Prodigy’s 3 U.K. No.1 albums, the Alaap chants in the banger ‘Smack My Bitch Up’ made her legendary and ‘Get Up, Get Off” further added to her popularity. The multi million selling album, ‘Fat of The Land’ made Shahin Badar the recipient of a Triple Platinum award and got her an entry into the Guinness book of records in 1999 for the fastest selling UK album. She has collaborated with various world renowned producers across the world covering music genres like EDM, Trance, House, TripHop, Pop, Sufi over which she implemented her production ideas. Her collaborations includes the likes of Indian Ropeman, Bobina, Gemini Brothers, Noise Control, Doug Laurent, Kaya Project, Gio Makyo, Jah Wobble, FX, Fraser T Smith, Twista and Juliet Lewis and many more. Credited with successful albums like ‘Laila’ and ‘Destiny’, her vocal contributions feature in over 50 international film and TV soundtracks like the UK Music Hall of Fame, the Lara Croft Tomb Raider:2, Charlie’s Angels, Scary Movie 2, Closer, US sitcoms North Shore and Kevin Hill, and Sky News broadcasts. She has also sung in Bollywood movies for A.R. Rahman in Zubieda & Yuva, Dhai Akshar Prem Ke to name a few. Shahin Badar is currently in India to promote her single ‘Jaag’ and the Remix versions.

Shahin Badar’s – ‘Jaag’ the song

‘Jaag’ is an edgy and hypnotic song about women empowerment, that revolves around awakening one’s resolve for independence, breaking the shackles of misogyny and appeals to the listeners to move forward without being tied down by age-old customs and norms.

EXCERPTS FROM AN INTERVIEW WITH SHAHIN BADAR…

About your journey and evolution as a vocalist as well as a person?

It started around the age of 12.My mother was classically trained by Imdad Khan Sarangiwalaji. I would hear her sing and the interest developed from there. From a young age I began singing religious hymns and old Bollywood numbers at schools and ghazals at the radio stations in UK ,from there I was approached by music producers ,then stepped up for performances on stage followed by first single release Jind Meriyeh in UK by Taz of Stereo Nation. I then started writing my own songs and started recording demos and slowly shifted to the dance world of music where the beats became my big love !

Who has been your inspiration?

Mainly my mother .I would listen to all genres of music Especially Arabic and Western. I used to love listening to Air Supply, Michael Jackson,Madonna,Shirley Bassey ,KLF.There is an endless list of music.

Tell us about your struggles, how did you cope up?

Life is a big drama which has its negative and positive flows but we have to maintain our dignity when circumstances raise awareness. I had fun on stage and had the most amazing music collaborations with my producers. In the beginning when you appear to do something new and eclectic, some people within your own community are in awe of you and your presence on stage shocks them. Then you have to prepare yourself for some of the criticisms from the society where being spiritual raises questions as to why I would feel liberated to do music. There was a time I had taken a huge break but with or without music. My soul was always connected to God and the inner belief became my strength. I exist because of God, not because of the false judgments of people who do not understand the emotions or feelings of Art. Things have changed a lot great to know people and fans love my music.

You encounter people in the industry who envy your talent and abilities and therefore criticize you but I have never tolerated and will never ever…

Let them say or do anything, it will never affect me.That’s why maybe I am still here today doing what I love because I believe in goodness and a bond with humanity!

Can you tell us more about “JAAG” and the remix versions?

“JAAG” has been remixed by 3 amazing UK producers DJ Podge 4sumotion ,Kaya project and Juttla. I love the mixes they are edgy and great for the clubs .It charted top 10 in the King of Spins charts and played on radio stations around the world Including Radio 1 by DJ Annie in India and radio Phever FM in Ireland. It’s wonderful to have been picked up in over 100 USA news portals.

There is a lot of competition in the business today…What is your take?

It’s best to concentrate on your work.I hear and see but it does not affect me in any way and I don’t have time for it. My work speaks for itself whether it’s from the past or current .It’s very important to keep your mind at peace while running the race.

So, if you could recommend just one song of yours for us to download so that we want to hear all of your music, what would it be?

I would say “Doleh Reh” from my album LAILA.

Your take on the senior artists?

I respect all. They have been a part of my life from the time I landed in the music scene.

Your other interests?

Love reading, Travelling, Watching Thriller movies, Cooking, Gymming.

I love People & Peace.

Which is your all time favourite Bollywood Film?

“Shaan”

What advice would you give to someone just starting out?

Be patient yet firm, don’t give in to manipulation. You as a person are important. For girls in the industry, people may try to lure you but you must always keep your respect, be strong, you do not need to compromise! The day you understand it, you have achieved everything, everyone will value your credibility and determination.

Be at peace, love and be content with your soul!

Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau Launches New Initiatives and Support to Promote Tourism & Trade from Indian Market…

Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau

New Initiatives and Support to Promote Tourism & Trade from Indian Market

Attempt to promote Penang as the preferred destination for corporate, holiday travel and lifestyle activities

To promote Tourism & Trade from the Indian market to Penang (Malaysia) and promote Penang as a preferred destination for corporate and association activities and holiday travel, Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) of Malaysia, is organising the road shows in four cities of India, Led by a 15-member delegation from Penang, as a part of their campaign in Delhi, a press meet was organised today at the Le Meridien Hotel, where Hon’ble Mr. Yeo Soon Hin (Minister of State for Penang Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage), Mr. Ashwin Gunasekaran (Chief Executive Officer of PCEB) and Mr Satees Muniandy (Penang State Assemblyman for Bagan Dalam) addressed the gathering and shared the details about their plans for 2020.

Capitalising on Penang’s rising popularity in India, the Penang Road show to India will be hosted in each of the four cities it is visiting, which includes a B2B engagement session with participating Business Events and leisure travel buyers from India as well as a media session with the local Indian and Business Events media. The roadshow is supported by a Penang delegation of 14 partners, including hotels, destination management companies, attractions, professional conference organisers and event experts. Also joining the road show as the official media partner is TIN Media, Malaysia’s home grown B2B Travel Industry Media, and PCEB’s strategic airline partner, Malaysia Airlines.

To attract Indian tourists, the Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau is also launching the Penang Specialist Programme designed for the Indian market. The Programme will equip select outbound travel, MICE, wedding and filming agencies with first-hand knowledge of Penang through a full day workshop conducted in each city concurrently with the B2B engagement session. Among the incentives that the Penang Specialists can qualify for are special incentive for group sales of 100 pax and above, family opportunities to Penang, opportunities to attend PCEB’s training and networking programme in Penang and India, and much more. The certification of the Penang Specialist Programme is valid for three years upon which qualifying members will be invited for recertification. The workshop is conducted by Ms. Katharine Chua, the Managing Director of Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashwin Gunasekaran (CEO, PCEB) said, “The number of Indian travellers to Penang has also increased in recent years. The Penang Immigration Department reported that for the period between Jan to Dec 2019, 61,847 Indian travellers visited via the Penang International Airport and Penang Swettenham Port (cruise liners) compared to 43,537 in the same period in 2018. This is a 42% increase, making it one of the healthiest growths we have experienced.”

“India is one of the top five markets for Business Events in Penang, and over the past years, we have received encouraging interest from event planners and conference organisers. In 2019, 4% of Business Events of Asia Pacific origin was from India, contributing RM268.6million (USD 65.89 million in estimated economic impact,” he added.

To further attract the Indian outbound meetings and conference market, PCEB introduced a new support package specially tailored for India. The support packages start from as low as sponsorship of souvenirs and welcome luncheon for the organisers valued at RM3,500 (for confirmed meetings/conferences of 50 to 100 delegates) to hosted site inspections, welcome luncheon for organisers, cultural performances and souvenirs valued at RM10,000 (for incentive groups of 501 delegates and above.)

Penang is a world-class travel destination, a modern international island city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its unique offerings of lush green rainforests, beautiful hill stations, spectacular shopping and scrumptious food. Additionally, this northern Malaysian state is one of the top travel destinations in the world.

For more information and details, login; https://www.pceb.my/penangroadshow.php

Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020

Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020

Sustainable Fashion Day

Since 2012, Lakmé Fashion Week has spearheaded conversations on preserving and promoting Indian handlooms and textiles, championing sustainable fashion as the fashion of the future. Every season, the platform takes pride in reviving indigenous crafts and bringing artisans to the fore through strong and powerful initiatives and programmes. This season too, day two of Lakmé Fashion Week will highlight the rich heritage of Indian textiles, through specially curated presentations and thought-provoking conversations.

THE SHOWCASES SCHEDULED ON DAY TWO (13^th February) AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK ARE:

(THE TELIER) 11AM – 1PM

CIRCULAR DESIGN CHALLENGE 2020 IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME, RELIANCE R|ELAN^TM‘FASHION FOR EARTH’ & LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK

The second edition of India’s largest sustainable fashion award, Circular Design Challenge (CDC) is a platform for young fashion/accessory entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and collections made by using materials from diverse sources of waste including plastic to promote circularity. CDC has received over 400 registrations from 40 different cities of India, from which 5 finalists have been shortlisted. All 5 finalists will make their pitch presentations and showcase products made using circular design principles to a jury of leading industry experts. The winner will be announced by the jury at the end of the session and win a cash prize of INR 20 lacs along with other benefits. Also, during the session, PETA India will be presenting a special award for ‘Best Innovation in Vegan Fashion’ to an enterprise discovered during CDC 2020.

(RUNWAY) 2:00PM

#WOMENINSUSTAINBILITY

BUNA | JAYATI GOENKA | MEDIUM | SADHNA – WOMEN’S HANDICRAFT ENTERPRISE

A special showcase with three young designer labels and one women-led social enterprise. The designer labels have been working with craft & handloom clusters like Jamdani weaving from 7 villages of West Bengal, Chanderi weavers from MP and Block Printing clusters in Bagru to name a few. While Sadhna – Women’s Handicraft Enterprise, is led and managed by a family of 714 women spread over 16 locations in and around Udaipur city, making Craftmark certified products.

(RUNWAY) 3:30PM

ASHDEEN | HOUSE OF THREE X TANTAJO BY RAJIB DEBNATH

Ashdeen Z. Lilaowala is a textile designer specializing in Parsi gara embroidery, a craft he has researched extensively and has done much to revive with local artisans. With a team of 150 craftsmen the label creates inimitable pieces from their studio based in New Delhi.

House of Three, a Bangalore based high fashion label offers a curated mix of Couture, Pret, Diffusion, is collaborating with Tantajo, a brand by master weaver Rajib Debnath from Bengal, who supports livelihood of 450 families of master weavers, dyers and spinners. They are presenting a collection blending the Cotton Muslin Jamdani of Bengal with Silk Kanjivarams from master weavers in Kanchipur & Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.

(CENTRAL AVENUE) 4:30PMVEGAN FASHION CAMPAIGN LAUNCH BY PETA INDIA

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an American animal rights organization that operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. Their work revolves around educating policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promoting an understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect.
PETA India is coming together with LFW to launch an exclusive print campaign with Bollywood actress Sunny Leone to promote vegan fashion.

(RUNWAY) 5:30PM

CRAFTED IN CROCHET BY SHADES OF INDIA

Founded two decades ago, Shades of India, combines contemporary design with the inspiring workmanship of traditional craft. The Spring-Summer 2020 collection highlights delicate crochet lace made in Saharanpur, embellished with shimmering zari threads and the dewy glistening of mukaish – the traditional craft from Lucknow. For this collection, 200 craftswomen of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, specialized in the art of crochet, have created over 5,000 metres of crochet lace and 50,000 crochet flowers in their special spring palette. This show will witness women with inspiring body of work across industries, walk the ramp.

(CENTRAL AVENUE) 6:30PM
TACKLING MULTI LAYER PACKAGING’ WASTE – A CIRCULAR SOLUTION IN COLLABORATION WITH AFROZ SHAH FOUNDATION & IMG RELIANCE

Multi layered packaging (MLP) comprises a thin foil of aluminium, that is sandwiched, or laminated in a matrix of paper and/or plastic layers, which makes it difficult for recycling. Some of the most common household products including chips or snack packets, biscuit & chocolate wrappers, toiletry sachets, beauty product packaging, etc. often comprise of multi layered packaging that aren’t typically recycled and generally find their way into landfills.

Lakmé Fashion Week (IMG Reliance) in collaboration with Afroz Shah (UN Environment’s Champion of the Earth, Indian of the year 2017, CNN Hero 2019) are coming together to develop a circular solution for MLP waste through the fashion industry. The endeavour with this project is to illustrate a creative and circular solution to MLP waste and inspire & enable brands and organizations to consider this as an alternative material to virgin plastics and or traditional materials.

(RUNWAY) 7:30PM

#GLOBALISINGTELANGANAHANDLOOMS BY EKÁ FOR TSCO, GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Eká is reflective of designer Rina Singh’s personal ethos of simple living, connected to her upbringing in a family of agriculturalists. This season, Eká comes together with the Telangana State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society (TSCO) to showcase a collection to spotlight the handloom clusters from Narayanpet, Mahadevpura & Pochampally. The collaboration presents traditional textiles from Telangana in a new light and enables #GlobalisingTelaganaHandlooms through this showcase. Additionally, the embroidery, manufacturing and finishing for the garments is done at Eká’s studio factory in Gurgaon, with a slow production methodology using minimum waste.

(THE ATELIER) 9:00 PM

RITU KUMAR X ECOVERO^TM

Fashion design veteran and Padma Shri awardee Ritu Kumar will return to the LFW platform after 5 years in collaboration with Lenzing™ from Austria for a special showcase with sustainable viscose fibre ECOVERO™ as the Day 2 finale show. Derived from certified renewable wood sources using an eco-responsible production process by meeting high environmental standards, ECOVERO™ viscose fibers tailor to a sustainable lifestyle, contributing to a cleaner environment.

The collection is a culmination of four stories – Mrinalini Mukherjee’s exhibit at the MET, Neo Origami, Flora & Fauna, and Sundarvan. This partnership with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ has further built a dialogue on sustainable fashion, thus focusing on Ritu Kumar brand’s ideology on sustainability and ecological harmony, contributing to a cleaner, eco-responsible environment.

Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020 is scheduled to be held between 12^th to 16^th February 2020.

Sonal Jindal, Managing Partner, Medusa Source has been awarded National Excellence Award 2019-20

The ASSOCHAM, India’s Apex Chamber for Commerce & Industry has organized the Seventh Edition of MSMEs Excellence Awards & Summit. Ms. Sonal Jindal, Managing Partner, Medusa Source has received National Excellence Award 2019-20 in recognition of outstanding contribution towards sustainable fashion at the Hotel Le Méridien, New Delhi. Awarded by Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi Hon’ble Minister of State Ministry of MSME, Govt of India.

Medusa Source is a supply chain management company providing end to end product sourcing solutions to Brands, Retailers, Labels & Wholesalers worldwide. With extensive sourcing experience, their unmatched capability has made them chosen by prominent brands across the globe. Their clients rely on them to keep supply lines going, propel their growth as well as profits. Their work includes identifying & evaluating factories, design and development assistance, production follow-ups, stringent quality control, logistics & shipping consolidations. They source all fashion – RTW apparel, fashion accessories, cosmetics, home decor and more. Their vendor network is spread through India, Nepal & Sri Lanka and they have over 150 suppliers and manufacturers in their matrix. With complete focus on transparency & traceability, Medusa Source supports and promotes “SUSTAINABILITY” from the stage of products being manufactured to the product being delivered to the customers.

Kapil Dev and Asha Devi Launched ‘SHOUT’ – a voice-triggered complete safety feature by VAOO

Kapil Dev and Asha Devi Launched ‘SHOUT’

Voice-triggered Complete Safety Feature by VAOO

Recently, Kapil Dev & Asha Devi, brave Nirbhaya’s mother along with Abhineet Pathak, CEO, VAAO launched a brand new feature “SHOUT” in VAAO app. The launch event was held at The Park Hotel, New Delhi.

SHOUT is an in-app feature of VAOO app. It enables users to ask for professional help in an apprehensive situation or an ambush immediately. All one has to do is SHOUT to trigger the rescue response loud enough to be detected by the cell-phone. This is a voluntary service from VAOO.

How the Shout Feature work – ACTIVATE- Shout | Alarm| Notify. Users may ask for help from VAOO just by shouting. One may also ring a siren or notify silently by tapping on the SOS button.

ACTION- Track | Co-ordinate| Rescue. VAOO notifies and co-ordinates with the authorities & the user’s family/friends. VAOO ensures the rescue of the victim by sending all the nearest VAOO cab(s) to the user’s location.

ASSURE- Drop off | Confirm| Report. Once the user is rescued, VAOO cabs give him/her a ride home/hospital. All the data of the incidents under VAOO is available for the user.

Present at the Launch, Kapil Dev Shared the reason for being associated with this app, ” I am also a father of a girl and I want her to be safe. The first step we should take is to change our mindset and should not leave humanity in us. I congratulate VAAO app that they have come up with a SHOUT safety feature which will help to report each and every case. Also, we should make our girls and women strong enough to fight against such heinous crimes.”

Nirbhaya’s mother, Asha Devi spoke at the launch, ” I am very happy that VAOO has launched such a great feature for women safety. But my appeal is to all the parents that empower your daughters to be brave enough to report such cases. Also, Police and legal authorities have many loopholes due to which justice gets delayed. Legal authorities/Police should realize the sensitivity of this issue and help the victim to the fullest. This app will be the helping hand but mainly we should take a step forward to save ourselves and put a stop to such crimes.”

India to witness the firstever public festival of Light & New Media Arts – emrg2020

Artillume, a platform for introducing and encouraging experimental new media arts is coming up with an experiential fun-filled journey called emrg in collaboration with Delhi Tourism, Government of NCT of Delhi. emrg is India’s biggest Light and New Media Arts Festival, which commences on 20thMarch 2020, on a 20-acre beautifully curated garden space at the Garden of Five Senses in New Delhi. The festival endeavours to put a common public space in a different light by using various light and art installations for creating moments of magic, curiosity, joy and wonder to fascinate the people in and around Delhi. The goal is to use playful interactivity to carve out experiences that remain etched and illuminated in everybody’s memory. This will allow the public to engage with the space and forget their socio-cultural differences. emrg,a first of its kind event in India will provide artists across the country, an opportunity to display their creativity and talent and reverberate the garden space with 40+ immersive and interactive light art installations and mesmerising projection mapping shows.

Vasant Utsav celebration at Sai Ka Aangan Gurgaon

EIGHTEENTH VASANT UTSAV CELEBRATION

SAI KA AANGAN, GURGAON

A colorful and warm ambience, fervor, gaiety and a motley of enthralling stage presentations marked the eighteenth Vasant Utsav celebration at Sai Ka Aangan, Gurugram. The event was organized under the aegis of Shirdi Sai Global Foundation.

Chief Guest, Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathyji, Founder Chairman of Shirdi Sai Global Foundation, lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the program.

On this auspicious day of Maa Saraswati Puja, members of the Aangan presented a unique multi faith panorama, showcasing the universal truth that God is One. Renowned Hindustani Classical singer Ms. Sniti Mishra rendered devotional songs and added to the sanctity in the ambiance. The audience was soon carried away in time through `Samay ki Nazaron Sae’, a play portraying the spiritual awakening of Swami Vivekananda and his service to mankind, mentored by his Guru. Shri Prakhar Gautam, Founder, Parindey Storyteller Theater Group, Gurugram, was the director of the play. Shri Harish Bhimani, the eminent voiceover artist of the TV series Mahabharata fame lent his voice to Samay – the narrator in the play and was personally present at the event. A Lotus Dancechoreographed by the renowned Classical Odissi dancer Smt. Mamta Tandan was presented by the Aangan’s budding dancers. Led by danseuse Ms. Arpita Tandan, the performers held the audience in rapt attention with their graceful and fluid movements to the cadence of Raag Basant, depicting the celebration of Springtime.

In his message, Dr. Satpathyji explained the importance of Vasant Utsav and mentioned how devotees offered their art at the Dwarkamai of Shirdi during Shri Sainath’s lifetime. He appreciated the performers and said that the modern world is gradually losing out on its cultural power because monetary and political powers are dampening the ethics of mankind. He reiterated that man fails to take care of the smaller things in life due to his entanglements with lies, jealousy, and self-deception.

The programme, which was compered by Smt. Jyotsna Rai, former newsreader at Doordarshan. Sai Prasad was served to all who attended the celebration.